Geography

Statement on Anti-Racism

The Department of Geography condemns the longstanding and continued injustices against those marginalized by racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, xenophobia, able-bodied normativity, mental health profiling, and other forms of prejudice.

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Geography

The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.

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Urban Studies

Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.

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Earth Science

Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.

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In the Spotlight

Congratulations to Dr. Byron Miller!

The article Dr. Miller co-authored with Samuel Moessner in 2020, "Urban sustainability and counter-sustainability: Spatial contradictions and conflicts in policy and governance in the Freiburg and Calgary metropolitan regions", published in August 2020 (Vol 57/11) made the shortlist for one of the most innovative and agenda-setting articles published in a given year in Urban Studies!

UGo Virtual Field School Summer 21 - 2 Spots left!

Greece & Italy: Ancient Civilizations, Urbanization, and Environment

This virtual field school will provide students with the opportunity to explore ancient and modern environments in a variety of locations in Greece and Italy.

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Thesis graduate programs

We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.

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MGIS Program

The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.

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